[Music] be a person of worldly intelligence if you desire to sit with kings the man who only carries the limited scope of his village will be a laughingstock travel far and wide and you shall possess the secrets of man when fear leads the way the destination is never glorious as one candle can light another so too can greatness of mind be transferred amongst men to remain in solitude is to deprive oneself of this kindling take care with your speech it can be the catalyst for many needless problems you never know who could be landing an
ear to your ramblings if you desire to claim a place in the world arise early the slothful wolf starves and the sleeping man rarely sees victory understand that a storm can change its course without warning always be prepared to brave a storm defeat your enemies in the fields before they reach your house no matter how cautiously you live there is no escaping the fatal clutches of old age so then better to join the fray and fight proudly for something worth obtaining a good friend speaks truly and from the heart the one whose speech is always
pleasant cannot be trusted what will be etched into history about your life what legend will be left long after you're gone how have you made this world better ponder these questions daily there is always a sage wiser and a warrior bolder than yourself be careful not to become too comfortable [Music] boastful thinking and exclamations of one's brilliance attracts misfortune into one's life live humbly with quiet confidence and troubles will rarely beset you [Music] enemies often lurk in the shadows around corners it would be wise to check them before venturing forth on your path moderate yourself
ruthlessly allowing greed to consume you will bring nothing but sorrow the critical man is quick to point the finger and causes much dismay amongst others he is unknowing that he too shares in their faults lying awake in the night battling with ill thoughts offers no solutions you rise unrested and in no better position than before [Music] no matter if your dwelling is a fragile shack of sticks and mud it is valuable to have a home nothing crushes a man's spirit more than having to beg joyous is he who shares in his riches the coward hordes
and lives in fear rarely delighting in the fortune that seldom comes his way do not be ashamed of having simple clothing pay more attention to your hygiene and demeanor do not be fooled by money it makes the most unreliable friend give praise for each day regardless of what fate brings when the winds are harsh one should chop wood in fair weather row out to sea in the romantic glow of candlelight passionately talk with a woman use a ship for travel a shield for defense and a sword for striking everything has its time and place common
sense is your best friend [Music] you
